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I have gone from younggrandma to just yg. Now,
I am using my real name.
I don't think anyone who knows me will have trouble figuring out who that is!


I have been gone a while dealing with things in my own life. I am back now to help once again. Do not expect answers from me that just tell you what you want to hear. Life is to short for nonsense. :)
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so i have been losing so much weight, ,i used to be 160 pounds but now im 119 so im still losing moreee even thou im skinny but i wanna lose my tummy, but every month i get my period but this month it hasnt come, idk why, even before when i used to work out but i was still a little big it came but it didnt come this month
its because im losin weight rite?
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How long have you been losing weight?
Sudden and rapid weight loss is not a
healthy thing. It is one of the signs
of diabetes. So unless you are doing
something to lose this weight, please
see a doctor about it. Especially if
you have a family history of diabetes.

You can lose your period from weight
loss. Extreme exercise can also cause
your periods to stop.

If you don't get your next period, I
strongly suggest you see a doctor.


what exactly do guys realy go through and feel after a break up..

compared to girls.
for us everything reminds us of them
we think about them almost all the time
get sad when were alone but ok when were with friends
just other things.. any info would be great
thank you! (link)
Guys have the same feelings as girls do
if they are the injured party. I think
everyone feels some sadness that it
didn't work out.

There are some girls who break up and move
on without seeming to care. A lot of it
depends on who wanted out of the relationship.
The one left wondering what happened is going
to take it the hardest. Male or female.


i am going to apply to a catholic high school.
one of the questions on the application is:
"why do you want to go to this school?"

can you give me any tips or ideas that i should put down? i'm not asking you to write me the answer, i just need a little guide. thank you! (link)
Just give an honest answer. Why DO you
want to go to this school? Do you think
you'll get a better education? Do you
want the religious aspect of the school?
Give it some thought, you'll write it
out just fine.


so a couple months back, i took a taxi home late from my boyfriends house. the cab driver was about my age and started talking to me. it got weird when he asked if i had a bf. but then on my dark road, he asked if i wanted to go somewhere and he specifically mentioned getting head. i said no thats so inappropriate. i felt so violated. in a cab you trust the driver to be safe. as a passanger i am vulnerable. i feel like i could have been raped! do i have a sexual harrassment case? the driver was persistant and almost began begging, it was terrible.
(link)
You would really need to talk to a lawyer
to find out if you can sue. I'm sure they
could get him for something.

I hope that you called the cab company
about this. If you haven't please do.
This guy has no business driving any
females around. You got very lucky.
The next girl may not be. Insist he be
fired.


Well is It Normal That I Have Had Sex and been Poked But Have Not Been Poped Yet ?? (link)
If you have had sex your hymen has been
broken. It is possible that you had a
very thick one and a part of it still
remains. If it is causing you pain or
bleeding, you may have to see a doctor
to have it removed.

If you are asking because you had sex
with no pain or bleeding, it probably
got broke on its own. That is common.
Pain and blood are always talked about,
but that doesn't happen for many girls.

Be safe! :)


So there is this guy at school and we might end up having a "thing". There are a couple problems though, i dont find him attractive at all. He also also completely not my type (i am kind of edgy and hes not at all). also at my school, status depends on how much money you have. Unfortunately he doesnt have any really. However, there is just something about him.

should i still go for it even considering these things? (link)
No. You just shouldn't have a "thing" with
anyone who is ugly, is not your type, and
is poor. Even if he is nice to you and treats
you well. Could that be something about him?

If that sounds really rude, reread your
question. Thats basically what you asked.
If that's your true feelings then don't
even think about having a thing with the
guy.

If your going out with someone is dependent
on how it will look to your friends, then
don't do it. Wait until you have matured
enough to date someone for who they are as
a person and not for what it might look like.
You will only break this guys heart. That
isn't something a nice person aspires to.


What is a 401K?

(link)
It is a very good retirement plan.
Here is information on what it is.

http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/financial-planning/401k.htm


I'm fifteen years old and I had some questions about parenting.

Now before anybody jumps to conclusions:
1) No I am not pregnant
2) I am not thinking about getting pregnant any time soon

I was just wondering, how do you know when you are ready for a baby? Me, personally, I can't wait to get married and start my family...but how do you know?
Mothers out there, I'd really like to hear from you. Did you all of a sudden just know you wanted to have a baby with your husband (or boyfriend, depending)?
And a stupid question, does it hurt? Pregnancy, I mean. I know that you must feel so great after finally having the baby since now there's this person that you've created and it's special and wonderful.
Did you have any worries? Any worrying during like the 8th month that you're just not sure? I'm worried that when I do get pregnant (when I'm ready of course) that at the last minute I'll feel too scared and wonder if I really will be a good parent.

And I know I'm only fifteen, but I really just wanted to know, and to hear from some of you. I am not going to run out and get pregnant just because I want a baby because obviously at fifteen I am nowhere near emotionally/physically ready to bring a child into the world. Just had some hypothetical/theoretical questions that's all. =]
Thanks. (link)
When your married and in love most people
will want to have a baby together. I don't
think you necessarily just get a "The time
is right" feeling. Most people will want
to wait until they have a decent job and
insurance to pay for it all. You don't
have to be rich, rarely will all things be
perfect but you'll have a good idea when
your ready for that responsibility.

Being pregnant does not hurt. It will be
the healthiest time of most womens lives.
There are acceptations, women who have
problem pregnancies, but most will feel
great and be happy!

I don't think people can help but be a
little worried about things now and then.
Its normal & doesn't last long. If you
have a good doctor you trust & a caring
spouse it helps a lot!

I think all parents have worries that they
are doing a good job. It comes and goes
forever. You just do the best you can and
it all works out. :)


i am 21,african and about to get married and i am still a virgin.I am scared to have sex but i do not know how to tell my husband that i want him to give me six months off cos i don't know how he will feel.P/s,what should i do (link)
Being afraid of sex is really not as uncommon
as you might think.I will give you a search
with a lot of websites for you to look over.

If you truly think you don't want sex, then
postpone the wedding. I don't think he will
agree to 6 months. You can try, but what will
change in 6 months? Wait until you are ready
before you get married.

Here are some helpful sites.

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My dude keeps telling me he is TIRED of everything...He blames me for every little thing..Now we don't talk nor spend time with each other no more..Every weekend he has company over..And I am getting tired of that..I think he does that because he don't want to be bothered with me...But I'm to the point that I don't really want to be bothered either..Every time we come together we don't get a long..Most of the time I feel that we should just call it off..We have a little talk and try to make things better, but the TIREDNESS comes back..Maybe we should just leave each other alone for good..At this point I don't know if its going to get any better. And we have been going through this for a year now. (link)
I think a year of misery is plenty long enough.
Nothing is really changing for the better. I
think it is time for you both to move on. It
will be hard at first but you'll get over it.
Go find someone who wants to spend time with
you and who will treat you like someone special
to him.

Good luck! :)


ok i'm getting the birth control shot on thursday for the first time. how long does it take for it to start working? i've heard 24 hours, and i've heard a month? (link)
Most doctors will tell you 30 days, just to be absolutely sure. Better safe than sorry.

When you go in for your shot, ask the doctor or nurse. They will tell you. :)


Okay, I'm a 20 yrs old and I like a guy who is 30. (Which used to be way out of my age limit. As a matter of fact everything about this man was not my personal prefences.... he's 30, has 2 kids, capricorn (not compatible), and some other minor stuff.) ALSO, when I first met him I couldnt stand him to save his life. Well I've know him now for about 9 months now and CLEARLY these feelings came out of nowwhere for him. From what our co-workers say they all know that he likes me and I like him. He dosen't act 30 (cause he still acts young, but is extremely responsible and truly push people to be the best that they can be) and I am 20, a college student who dosen't accept failure AT ALL but I am extremely mature. ANYHOW, I've noticed that when there is a full crew at work, he's quiet, reserved and keeps to himself, but when it's just me and him there at night, he talks to me and flirts with me and acts completely goofy. I'm the manager of where we work and I get off of wake lake so just to ensure my safety he dosent leave until I am driving out the parking lot. But the thing is, it's like we look into eachothers eyes and there's both something we need to say but we dont know how. We've both been hurt really bad and we both are very try when it comes to this dating stuff. So how can I break the ice? We had pretty good chemistry and we are taking things very slow (which is good)... I'm already falling for him but I can't help but fight it? What should I do? I don't know where to go next with him cause we both have demanding schedules so please any advice, thoughts, feelings and emotions would be helpful to see whether I should pursue this "relationship"... (link)
Before you do anything you need to check
the rules about dating in your workplace.
The fact that you are the manager and he
is an employee could be a problem if things
don't work out. I hate to have to mention it,
but seemingly normal people can get crazy.

I'm assuming he is divorced but he comes with
baggage and problems you may not want to deal
with at 20.

Is this a second job for him, or is he trying
to support his family on a student type job?
2 kids probably take a lot of his money.

Regardless of how he acts at work sometimes,
dating him may get frustrating for someone
your age, even if you are mature for your
age. Keep in mind also it can be fun to act
like a kid when you work with them.

If you still want to pursue a relationship
with this guy, then someone has to make the
first move. Mature guys are usually pretty
good at that. Makes me wonder if he doesn't
already realize it wouldn't work. Talk to
him about it.


Can breast cancer be caused by getting hit/punched/pinched/bruised in the breast area? My mom had breast cancer and had a breast removed some years ago from the cancer, and when I got hit in the chest with a tennis ball a few days ago I bruised. My mom started going on and on about my likelihood at developing cancer. She kept saying that my chance of developing breast cancer was very, very high now since they were high to begin with from my mom having cancer previously.

My best friend said it isn't true that you can get cancer from having your breast bruised. She was in a car wreck not too long ago and had her chest all bruised up from it and never developed cancer. My mom told my best friend that her chances of developing breast cancer was much higher now.

I just want to know if it's true that you can get cancer after being bruised. I am really afraid of getting cancer and want to do everything I can to prevent it from developing in my body so I need to know if I am at a higher risk of cancer now. (link)
No. That is a myth.

This is from the Abramson Cancer Center
http://www.oncolink.org/types/article.cfm?c=3&s=5&ss=38&id=9530

Check out the site for more Myths about breast cancer.

Injury to the breast does not cause breast cancer. If the breast is bruised badly, there may be an accumulation of blood under the skin that can feel like a lump. The body will reabsorb this over time, just as any bruise heals.


When is the time and duration which a pregnant woman can have sex? I have heard that it's during one of the trimesters. (link)

Since you have conflicting answers, I will
tell you that a woman can have sex anytime
at all during her pregnancy as long as she
is comfortable.

To back up my answer, this is from http://www.webmd.com/baby/guide/pregnancy-sex
See the site for even more information.


There is no reason to change or alter your sexual activity during pregnancy unless your health care provider advises otherwise. Intercourse or orgasm during pregnancy will not harm your baby, unless you have a medical problem. Remember that your baby is well protected in your uterus by the amniotic fluid that surrounds him or her.

Your health care provider may recommend not having intercourse early in pregnancy if you have a history of miscarriages. Intercourse may also be restricted if you have certain complications of pregnancy, such as premature labor or bleeding. You may need to ask your health care provider to clarify if this means no penetration, no orgasms, or no sexual arousal, as different complications may require different restrictions.


Hi, I'm 15 years old, about to be sixteen in november, and I'm very active as I play many sports. I went to go get a physical in august where they took a bunch of blood and tested my hormones and what not because I have really bad periods. One of the nurses called my mom and told her that my hormones were elevated and that probably just means that I will go on the pill or she (my doctor) might want her to go see and endocrinologist. So that was a week or two ago and now they have sent in the mail that they have set up an appointment at Joslin Diabetes Center. The date is not right away it's in December, but this really makes me nervous. What is the likely hood I have some kind of cancer or diabetes? Or am I getting nervous for nothing? (link)
I would call the doctor and find out why
you are being sent to the diabetes center.
Make sure there hasn't been a mix up somewhere along the line. See if the diabetes center
deals with more than just diabetes.

The reason I'd like you to do this is that
is still a couple of months away. Its also
pretty good news. If it was anything major
they would get you in a lot earlier than
December.

I am guessing that your hormone elevation
is something they want to figure out, but
may not know exactly why yet.

Since they aren't jumping right on it, I
don't think you need worry about it to much.
You just need to find out why. :)


I'm a 16 year old female. I've always had an obsession with curiosity, but it hasn't become apparent to me until the past year or so. Every odd thing people can be into, I need to research, whether or not I agree with their views. This ranges from sexual preferences, to religious preferences (why people choose Satanism over Christianity), to reasons for cutting and suicide. The more I research to find myself, the more I find that I have problems. No one else thinks the ways I do. I feel like a lost outcast. I cut when I feel depressed to find myself. I think it makes me feel like I have control over my life. But every time I cut, the deeper it gets. And every time I more seriously consider suicide. I need help.

I can't even talk to my parents about it. They're so judgmental, they'd mark me as a lunatic. There's no possible way for me to get a psychologist, although I know I should get one. I don't need reasons on why not to do suicide, I need reasons to feel like I'm not alone. I need to find out my problem to cure myself of it. Bluntly, I just feel so lost, and I need help.

Thank you. (link)
There is nothing wrong with curiosity.
Are you going to find yourself by doing
all this research? No, probably not. You
will have more knowledge about the pros
and cons of things, which may help you
decide how you feel about something
yourself.

If you have researched at all about cutting
and suicide, you should know that isn't the
way to go if you want a healthy life.

You do need to talk to someone about your
feelings A counselor would be the best way.

You could just stop researching. That is an
option. You could also join a debate team
and put your knowledge to good use.

There is really no reason for you to feel
like an outcast. Because you don't just
jump on the bandwagon with everyone else,
taking popular opinion as the only answer
to things, you study it. In my book that
just makes you a better informed person.
Nothing to be depressed about.

There is also no reason for you to feel
you have to make a decision on how you
feel about any subject right now. People
grow and change all the time. You may
feel one way about something today and
do a total flip in a couple of months.
Thats ok to do!

Just remember you are constantly changing.
You won't find yourself in hunting for
knowledge. That knowledge may help you
though, in becoming the person you want to
be.


okay so i really really like my boyfriend of 2 months. we haven't been going out all that long but we've been making out and stuff and i know he really cares about me. thing is, when we make out he doesnt really move his hands...i move mine around his face neck and hair alot and he kinda just wraps his arms around me and thats where they stay the whole time...is there any hints i can give him that would tell him he could touch me? thankss

17/f (link)
I like ediemaries answer. Shes absolutely
right. Most young guys don't have the
experience to know what you might like.
There is nothing wrong with moving his
hands or telling him what you like. He
is probably afraid of doing something wrong
or something you wouldn't like. Let him
know whats OK. :)


I've posted something like this before but I guess I didn't make it clear that I'm having my birthday party at my house and I won't be able to go anywhere else. I'm turning 14 and I am gonna have the most of 16 friends at my house. I need ideas on things to do at my house. We do have a wii, trampoline, some board games and twister. Some of those aren't the funnest things to do at a party. I want to have a fun birthday and I don't want anyone sitting there bored. So please help me find things to do. There will be boys there so sleepover isn't really an option and I am doing stuff the next day. So please help! And thanks so much! (link)

Thats quite a crowd! You don't want anyone
to feel left out.

I would suggest dividing into teams and playing baseball or another similar game. You could also play charades.


Ok so my boyfriends bond is being lowered which is obviously good but does that mean that he might be getting out sooner or what? i dont want to be getting my hopes up if it means something bad. thanks in advance. (link)
If the bond is lowered enough that someone
can bond him out he may be able to be out
of jail to await trial. It won't change the
outcome of any criminal proceedings. If he
is found guilty he will go back to jail with
no bond.


Okay, so i really want to be miss. teen USA, Miss, USA or Miss. Universe. How do i go about this? and if i do teen, can i do USA still? i'm 14/f a freshman so i know i have some time but i really want to do this how should i do this? (link)
Here are some searches for you. Some have
entry forms as well. Information is given
by the state you live in.

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